I can't download anything at all from Microsoft.com I just did a fresh install, and right after installation I attempted to download windows live messenger, however that didn't work. There was no way it could be a virus either as it's a brand new hard disk and a brand new XP install. I can download from other sites, including antivirus software without problems. It's only Microsoft.com I'm having issues with. I also tried going to the windows update page, and was also met with failure. I'm not sure if Automatic updates are working, but I don't think they are. This seems a lot like that one virus that was going around, messing with people's DNS so they couldn't update their antivirus software. However, I've never had this virus on my network or any of my computers so I don't think it's that. Any ideas?

It can be a virus. Start with nslookup www.microsoft.com Playing to the angels Les Paul (1915-2009)

I've tried several things, including trying to download from microsoft in safe mode (with networking.) However, I've got nothing. I'm beginning to believe it's either my ISP blocking downloads from microsoft.com or Microsoft blocking me from downloading. I can access the rest of microsoft, but I just can't download any software from there. I know it can't be the conicker virus either, as I've been able to download software from AVG and other antivirus suites. However, I went to download.cnet.com and attempted to download Windows Live Messenger there. It was a successful download, however on the installation it attempted to connect to the internet and came up with an error: [Couldn't set up the installer Check to be sure you are connected to the internet. Error: OnCatalogResult 0x8104000b Next Steps: You cannot download windows live programs unless you are connected to the internet. (link)Get Help With This Error(/link) http://g.live.com/1rew3set/en_error? !wli80072ee7&ec=0x8104000b ] And that link too doesn't work. I've downloaded the Windows Malicious Software and Removal Tool from download.cnet.com also. Ran a full system scan, and it too came up with nothing in both safe mode and regular mode. However, I am blatantly connected to the internet. Is there anyway to find out if this is an ISP problem? My ISP is Cox in Middle Georgia.

Anybody, any ideas? Something?

Well, guess I have to go to another site for help. Thanks for the help guys. No really, all the help I got was amazing.